Kitchen Tour Week: Day Six

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPB7v6gWb3a_ZehwCLlkwr8enhbPuurk1v0kp6tiJVaJYYU5mfmOkzmtkOdCeqB3UiK2Di5a_AuaF4zQ4-a1RPi07tjGzI2ezoLTFFeCleY9E3OoTOiR2JSATEApdIZk0VIXDveXzHTQO7/s1600/WilsonKelsey+kitchen+island.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPB7v6gWb3a_ZehwCLlkwr8enhbPuurk1v0kp6tiJVaJYYU5mfmOkzmtkOdCeqB3UiK2Di5a_AuaF4zQ4-a1RPi07tjGzI2ezoLTFFeCleY9E3OoTOiR2JSATEApdIZk0VIXDveXzHTQO7/s800/WilsonKelsey+kitchen+island.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">How was your Thanksgiving? I imagine that this next kitchen on the <a href="http://wenhammuseum.org/">Wenham Museum</a> Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour would be a great spot to host a big family dinner. Designed by <a href="http://www.wilsonkelseydesign.com/">Wilson Kelsey Design,</a> it features plenty of counter space, a variety of seating, and efficient work zones with top of the line appliances.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRROGn3HFHBziG2tQGSUyAIkru7Nz9ETN5wVKi75yfqtbsdmPMx2zdIRaz4-6tw5DcNKEjfL0NZovpZlWAAyFl6to9CmI2ZzQTmdTcAVIiGi7M6oN2O5iNKD8pjTf-Eh4RTq9eBTR2T_7-/s1600/table+WilsonKelsey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRROGn3HFHBziG2tQGSUyAIkru7Nz9ETN5wVKi75yfqtbsdmPMx2zdIRaz4-6tw5DcNKEjfL0NZovpZlWAAyFl6to9CmI2ZzQTmdTcAVIiGi7M6oN2O5iNKD8pjTf-Eh4RTq9eBTR2T_7-/s800/table+WilsonKelsey.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love a round table. Besides encouraging engaged conversation, it also breaks up the horizontal and vertical planes in a traditional setting. These chairs look super comfy, too. What a</span><span style="font-size: large;"> great spot to enjoy a home cooked meal, second helpings, dessert, drinks. The bar in the distance features black granite, while the center island and sink counters feature white and gray Calcutta marble. It is a very elegant combination tied together with crisp white cabinetry with frosted glass accents by <a href="http://www.thecabinetworks.com/">The Cabinetworks</a> of New Hampshire.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpdg35SWRgCqmwlltrNtxPj8TDinhWQA8dLZLa2ZnV-M2HrP_UK2MjNJdeq0SY05uZ-1CT9Ry8Mo-k4FndfPH4ZVnWXcXIJndyi8eLbvLLbP8vYjel6j0GiDNqp9EUnmCUZ3one5Tufko/s1600/SallyWilson+at+counter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpdg35SWRgCqmwlltrNtxPj8TDinhWQA8dLZLa2ZnV-M2HrP_UK2MjNJdeq0SY05uZ-1CT9Ry8Mo-k4FndfPH4ZVnWXcXIJndyi8eLbvLLbP8vYjel6j0GiDNqp9EUnmCUZ3one5Tufko/s800/SallyWilson+at+counter.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Designer Sally Wilson of Wilson Kelsey Design </i><br /><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLjfNBoBFCQlUgpHOD7C3Ct9voIM5nfLxSa3cDKLCA_zPM-PNWrQFUn2lX_AYLA-60rGrxNPVN_XQRTgvgyvSGB3hfElcs9iJkMjfFDs9B_Rj8K3BmP08QLk7BluAM_3akkdvfUJ9vo7g/s1600/JohnKelsey-mural.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLjfNBoBFCQlUgpHOD7C3Ct9voIM5nfLxSa3cDKLCA_zPM-PNWrQFUn2lX_AYLA-60rGrxNPVN_XQRTgvgyvSGB3hfElcs9iJkMjfFDs9B_Rj8K3BmP08QLk7BluAM_3akkdvfUJ9vo7g/s800/JohnKelsey-mural.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>John Kelsey in front of the commissioned wall mural by <a href="http://www.zoe-design.com/intro.html">Zoe Design</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQ4HXFTWIrMJdoa8womdXU-3mge4eWp1ABi2QgJvKww5MjaOjHkEUnfT-Yih0XGKBkLByblQkkmy4hF_mdX8P21OKosUkScMCx8NePLdUFga5kcD9PqeyCwji-WoscPLGg_w_LpfFLIiF/s1600/ZoeDesign-bar+sink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQ4HXFTWIrMJdoa8womdXU-3mge4eWp1ABi2QgJvKww5MjaOjHkEUnfT-Yih0XGKBkLByblQkkmy4hF_mdX8P21OKosUkScMCx8NePLdUFga5kcD9PqeyCwji-WoscPLGg_w_LpfFLIiF/s800/ZoeDesign-bar+sink.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>A hammered metal bar sink with traditional dual-lever faucet</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JxpDLdeScmPl5pheGuh9pdYz_lg2eUbwujjhZ_h4VW4F_v6a_aFTLBZieqc2ZOdmwlBV_4_QUqzEMBT5jMQozOzjPrFnG7ruT0FYdnkAO5n10C7al5JPlFzBVaQ6fo4MRKH8HxwxuL3O/s1600/kitchen+sink+WKD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JxpDLdeScmPl5pheGuh9pdYz_lg2eUbwujjhZ_h4VW4F_v6a_aFTLBZieqc2ZOdmwlBV_4_QUqzEMBT5jMQozOzjPrFnG7ruT0FYdnkAO5n10C7al5JPlFzBVaQ6fo4MRKH8HxwxuL3O/s800/kitchen+sink+WKD.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>A slightly contemporary single-lever faucet with pull-out spray at the main sink</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimxHxUiqMzN7qdHP6di337LMpXWrL8IliauXKBdCzseMuCyYhe0JnTMzEDv3_sLs-SZMve60YsL7bVqX_iC945vnZI93cG4s9A4jmUxGF1cB8Gn6HcSyGn5D8sA556MbxjNkNWX9T2IVdT/s1600/powderroom+WKD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimxHxUiqMzN7qdHP6di337LMpXWrL8IliauXKBdCzseMuCyYhe0JnTMzEDv3_sLs-SZMve60YsL7bVqX_iC945vnZI93cG4s9A4jmUxGF1cB8Gn6HcSyGn5D8sA556MbxjNkNWX9T2IVdT/s800/powderroom+WKD.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first floor powder room is equally impressive with its black leather embossed wall covering, custom designed console, and stand-out-in-a-crowd fixtures.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9xDCSbg3fsXXzlJE_r6kfjNYE_uk8BWCxLr0ZTDLtzp2N2ahpMME2ZeBcOmdqzhQ4kdwmne9zafL8JA_jiFZvQCCnoBxtO1Pp014aLTuupK5iBgHwxM8vCZxrnhLw6JAbDVJ6ym72kJD/s1600/sitting+area+WKD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9xDCSbg3fsXXzlJE_r6kfjNYE_uk8BWCxLr0ZTDLtzp2N2ahpMME2ZeBcOmdqzhQ4kdwmne9zafL8JA_jiFZvQCCnoBxtO1Pp014aLTuupK5iBgHwxM8vCZxrnhLw6JAbDVJ6ym72kJD/s800/sitting+area+WKD.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">A sitting area at one end of the kitchen provides additional room to gather, allowing guests to relax out of the way while keeping the cook company. The combination of gray blue fabrics with zesty pops of orange injects a subtle energy to the neutral palette of the surrounding spaces.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHnFuqPUoE0NDGRqKnSX8v94ByqyIRfXPNDvBNgxq4EjlVnCGC81jWlYyGprijcueBVP4Jh1Byy9JODGt4FRFOKgccDHRs9Ihxcxcs5Cwz-tBU61RAuP3f-luSlRiT8GZgygqfi8VtoVe/s1600/statue+WKD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHnFuqPUoE0NDGRqKnSX8v94ByqyIRfXPNDvBNgxq4EjlVnCGC81jWlYyGprijcueBVP4Jh1Byy9JODGt4FRFOKgccDHRs9Ihxcxcs5Cwz-tBU61RAuP3f-luSlRiT8GZgygqfi8VtoVe/s800/statue+WKD.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sally recently shared her bath remodeling expertise at the “Studs to Stunning: Remodeling Tips from the Pros” design seminar hosted at Designer Bath. <a href="http://designerbath.blogspot.com/2012/11/from-studs-to-stunning.html">Take a peek at her presentation here.</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Come back tomorrow for the last set of kitchens from the Wenham Museum Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Kitchen Tour Week: Day Six

How was your Thanksgiving? I imagine that this next kitchen on the Wenham Museum Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour would be a great spot to ho...

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Preview Party Snapshots

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChCbqD2-pdqDr2g2Dflos4lUm1RR6mhtW38LJ8Ap3GO6W0yi2Qj2nwdvOVpBElIlekT2BI2x_sxHAVzsMqNSpifH4eyzY5dpnogiX0fSQ4dcKPS-hMAXdOXwA6l-MKfJnZcpWQ25rRFeu/s1600/cincodemayo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span><span></span></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMhpIfB5cF3nbI5buVy4SwwFv6KcbljzKl6w72ROaT0EXNlRW1wdLss9SW642uZGFqCHHO1arXPgK1gsdUFp6snBkpBOckAp1YLyaTp-rkzu7W-Q6spyiMT2JS2gqOUXNclJIPQhNGRHE/s1600/yvonneblacker-jennyjohnson%2540NSDS_sm.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607066852931882770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMhpIfB5cF3nbI5buVy4SwwFv6KcbljzKl6w72ROaT0EXNlRW1wdLss9SW642uZGFqCHHO1arXPgK1gsdUFp6snBkpBOckAp1YLyaTp-rkzu7W-Q6spyiMT2JS2gqOUXNclJIPQhNGRHE/s800/yvonneblacker-jennyjohnson%2540NSDS_sm.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The Gala Preview Party for the <a href="http://www.wenhammuseum.org/special_events.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">North Shore Design Show</span></a> at the Wenham Museum took place last Friday night. It was hosted by New England Cable News personality <a href="http://www.necn.com/01/14/10/Jenny-Johnson/landing_newengland.html?blockID=117435&feedID=4821">Jenny Johnson</a> (pictured above). We chatted about our mutual friend, <a href="http://stacystyle.wordpress.com/">Stacy Kunstel</a>, who designed the eye-catching orange <a href="http://dunesandduchess.com/">Dunes & Duchess</a> candelabra that really stole the show. It was the last piece I added to my vignette and when I walked in with it, everyone “oohed</span><span style="font-size:130%;">”</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> and </span><span style="font-size:130%;">“</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ahhed</span><span style="font-size:130%;">”</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> over its dramatic scale and exquisite paint finish. Below is a better view of it ...<br /><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoEj604xXkP7mZHph1GHyjU6CUgA9aHW3agTOBE242DD1YYfdbKDdwp__9fhezBIHfg0a-qP4Vpw79MnU4OLb-1A6rb9BHpo5gOX_VqwjTJTc7-DCDakQJFyWcfqjiNJRl8V_SCG0I9jEs/s1600/yvonne+w-mary+donovan_sm.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607074279097027602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoEj604xXkP7mZHph1GHyjU6CUgA9aHW3agTOBE242DD1YYfdbKDdwp__9fhezBIHfg0a-qP4Vpw79MnU4OLb-1A6rb9BHpo5gOX_VqwjTJTc7-DCDakQJFyWcfqjiNJRl8V_SCG0I9jEs/s800/yvonne+w-mary+donovan_sm.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Not to be overlooked, the Turkish carpet in my space also received a lot of “I love it” compliments. </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Mary Donovan, pictured above, immediately dubbed it “zesty” when I met with her at <a href="http://firstrugs.com/html/about_us.html">First Oriental Rugs</a> in April to choose my floor covering. See a close up of it <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2011/05/who-is-joining-me.html">in this post</a>.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJf26nnp9SoGbqjGs7wjvn2FFwryua2tUpWITrwTnU2-BaR5cC15V4xKOet2UQIWK5kdk9Nbo1EVZU_kacrHdxeTyzGRRo5ux2SisuF6eIdBCcPrQqmUyT9DZvqb6TdqNySdEA0Twoqb1j/s1600/john-yvonne%2540nsds2011_sm.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607073148106041410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJf26nnp9SoGbqjGs7wjvn2FFwryua2tUpWITrwTnU2-BaR5cC15V4xKOet2UQIWK5kdk9Nbo1EVZU_kacrHdxeTyzGRRo5ux2SisuF6eIdBCcPrQqmUyT9DZvqb6TdqNySdEA0Twoqb1j/s800/john-yvonne%2540nsds2011_sm.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />John and I enjoyed the signature cocktail which was a type of Mexican Sunset with fresh squeezed lime that I thought went rather nice with the Cinco de Mayo roses that decorate my space (which I found at <a href="http://northeastnursery.com/">Northeast Nursery</a> which also has a designer vignette in the show). These terra-cotta red roses are deeply fragrant, and when fully opened they unfurl like the ruffles on a flamenco dancer’s dress.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTrz14hMkZNlMUzbVEkKKdSGiedvyasVC9rhSxsZg2lLJ6PQojLwzwZgmpaRN_qre5u77dV10tQM2KumivmUPSKQ-bo1Uel52YGG8a529PGgeKYNKQ2v8baQp1e6iVNxxhCEtbPAcEeDT9/s1600/cincodemayocloseup.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607096914083585314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTrz14hMkZNlMUzbVEkKKdSGiedvyasVC9rhSxsZg2lLJ6PQojLwzwZgmpaRN_qre5u77dV10tQM2KumivmUPSKQ-bo1Uel52YGG8a529PGgeKYNKQ2v8baQp1e6iVNxxhCEtbPAcEeDT9/s400/cincodemayocloseup.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 314px;" /></a><a href="http://www.northeastnursery.com/plants/floribunda.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Cinco de Mayo Roses</span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1qUg5YHvxRELRxmh9rJQdFrouxCzi1gna4ixrSwKIcxBbM28iPpmb3nCkTvsKnJae5ddDnPvZhUIMufwZ4dLib9N0zBDCz3J71QlVU4wt0DLlLSFJM4gYnSVHgB3rnT1BpaepJCT469v/s1600/mary+%2526+john+donovan_sm.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607066138388697058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1qUg5YHvxRELRxmh9rJQdFrouxCzi1gna4ixrSwKIcxBbM28iPpmb3nCkTvsKnJae5ddDnPvZhUIMufwZ4dLib9N0zBDCz3J71QlVU4wt0DLlLSFJM4gYnSVHgB3rnT1BpaepJCT469v/s800/mary+%2526+john+donovan_sm.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 450px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Mary with her husband (also named John)</span><br /><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtawi2-TWD7RzIz3WOncDfXhA3gmApUX6SubQSMJShSZyLBhNRl8hvvSmZYwaic5c6TqxkT9qgqIovRHvCqbuxeX_pcpND7rDdBqZw697uef66n3JHkLHMDYOiCFJ5_7TKFuBY74hfxwo-/s1600/patfinn-yvonneblacker_sm.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607066361467900466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtawi2-TWD7RzIz3WOncDfXhA3gmApUX6SubQSMJShSZyLBhNRl8hvvSmZYwaic5c6TqxkT9qgqIovRHvCqbuxeX_pcpND7rDdBqZw697uef66n3JHkLHMDYOiCFJ5_7TKFuBY74hfxwo-/s800/patfinn-yvonneblacker_sm.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 450px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Designer Patricia Finn of <a href="http://www.finn-martensdesign.com/baths.html">Finn-Martens Design</a> popped over to visit. Her vignette features a to-die-for luxury spa which she created in what used to be the museum coat closet. You have to come see it to believe it!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfAjCahtaT44YTN8PawjNCQ5cfKdJ9bPuFZ62VGyI2cEtpzZzbPGCAYtyqfC-nWmUWZAepkRR_CBORPSctwIwRYZYfHA7cEWwFxc_Rlzx3YC5oAxSiWwOxrzFywlvGDMWU-y5qty4eRCh/s1600/sally+%2526+pat-spa_sm.jpg"><span><span></span></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVZgwnGQF9qsZjwNs5GpgtT4_78lRF9M7077najFtTey3Ly6OB9ah076jx8V9RjZA7Dus1os85XVOppY-gRto12NSTHf2qk3K_RfWNzhF2syuZ_c9cE05lhyphenhyphenRQzHb-jn9oWrL-6pXj_Da/s1600/LindsayDiehl-SallyWilson_sm.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607065934906015410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVZgwnGQF9qsZjwNs5GpgtT4_78lRF9M7077najFtTey3Ly6OB9ah076jx8V9RjZA7Dus1os85XVOppY-gRto12NSTHf2qk3K_RfWNzhF2syuZ_c9cE05lhyphenhyphenRQzHb-jn9oWrL-6pXj_Da/s800/LindsayDiehl-SallyWilson_sm.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Lindsay Diehl, the Executive Director of the Wenham Museum, is super supportive and always appreciative of the participating designers (seen here with Sally Wilson of <a href="http://www.wilsonkelseydesign.com/">Wilson Kelsey Design</a>).<br /><br />I have really enjoyed getting to know Sally who I first met at last year’s show. She and her husband (another John!) were recently seen in <span style="font-weight: bold;">New England Finery Magazine</span> (<a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef2-april.may2011">see page 15 of issue 2</a>). </span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCri0GukNmVxUFCHLEO5NfZxNshKJQysEJE1FShKv5CxkQlvtavavUJS6PIomEIboH21H3RtzfftT845TFJfeiryWFxdDV_If6r6T6EhAH6OHdMyVwcR1r5mvwVOiSLjsDrUi4T4w0vCn/s1600/kelsey%2540nsds2011_sm.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607066143398960530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCri0GukNmVxUFCHLEO5NfZxNshKJQysEJE1FShKv5CxkQlvtavavUJS6PIomEIboH21H3RtzfftT845TFJfeiryWFxdDV_If6r6T6EhAH6OHdMyVwcR1r5mvwVOiSLjsDrUi4T4w0vCn/s800/kelsey%2540nsds2011_sm.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px;" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Leon Marten, John Kelsey, Kathy Marshall and friend (sorry --<br />I should write names down and not try to rely on my memory!)</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Above is just a glimpse into the lovely space that this husband-and-wife design team cooked up based on the movie “<a href="http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/julieandjulia/">Julie & Julia.</a>” Read their posts about the process behind their design <a href="http://blog.wilsonkelseydesign.com/2011/04/interior-design-show-sneak-peek/">here</a> and <a href="http://blog.wilsonkelseydesign.com/2011/05/design-show-vignette-update/">here</a>. I love to see a space being enjoyed like this!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOeM9KWjAmiRWpfd-ZNYb2ya13A0e0Z53124JwFLMHezmrRfqN437tV5BdP4vBRSz3Iel92Sv9CVnvj8SUIJft5noDkYxj4YYnKUcm_sKxO9APdJZh5ZxLBkDBekHPvjU6mCDhVAw5mrj/s1600/marshall+whitman+%2540nsds_sm.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607066355056545602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOeM9KWjAmiRWpfd-ZNYb2ya13A0e0Z53124JwFLMHezmrRfqN437tV5BdP4vBRSz3Iel92Sv9CVnvj8SUIJft5noDkYxj4YYnKUcm_sKxO9APdJZh5ZxLBkDBekHPvjU6mCDhVAw5mrj/s800/marshall+whitman+%2540nsds_sm.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 450px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Gracyn Whitman and Kathy Marshall with significant others</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Behind these beautiful people is a stunning room which includes a sparkling pantry and a colorful seaside lounge presented in the signature reclaimed barn structure of <a href="http://www.marshallwhitmandesign.com/index.php">Marshall Whitman Design</a>. There is a lot of gorgeous in this space including custom laquered aqua Shoji panels by <a href="http://www.backbayshutter.com/shoji-panels/">Back Bay Shutter Company</a> and some amazing large scale sepia tone photography.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhPibvRUU8s9-u5vpnzfh2uPwgqiXDZD-b1R5BFNT8jJiTcUCD-mf_2AyfVDj7Z3iOA2ow5yWgERHHjiNXkL-0-iWu6sfAhpWcZN4IJQbY2-Hb8TWlZxepNbQQYNVq_zaYBKHVAPfbrTdZ/s1600/flowersatwenham-sm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7E14VVu5fxqAJreHNngRqTUiQLeY2KLFqMZkKpmHs3a8kS6NRmlhcyPmOYSMiB5zpyGvZsa1xQRhVyxkl5MONU2do2gANrSpfnBeZIFCTtT1Fau6gBcR2dMJL0m9cDeGTMjvxMj7WhfFR/s1600/willa+worsfold_sm.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607065929319099538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7E14VVu5fxqAJreHNngRqTUiQLeY2KLFqMZkKpmHs3a8kS6NRmlhcyPmOYSMiB5zpyGvZsa1xQRhVyxkl5MONU2do2gANrSpfnBeZIFCTtT1Fau6gBcR2dMJL0m9cDeGTMjvxMj7WhfFR/s800/willa+worsfold_sm.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 450px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Wenham Museum Trustee – and the graphic designer behind the NSDS – Willa Worsfold (on the right) chose to wear a piece from one of my favorite local designers to the party. Harper Della Piana of <a href="http://www.seamstheshop.com/">Seams Couture</a> created this gray silk cocktail dress for Willa. It is from the Wrapture collection which was the cover story for issue one of <a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nefinery-feb2011"><span style="font-weight: bold;">New England Finery</span></a>. Someday I will have one of these gorgeous dresses hanging in my closet (or you will see me wearing it out on the town!)</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1lVkO-qhxZP2oVcno7K6-IwhATlOtb79RWGYvgax2RFUBvDUYxeY3RCkGE9YduSniCl3JmZsamrE6nlTO5jKSS0hlNr1hul36aBg6nQtjZhxyvZfdQcTa0_0FNjoIwpODP6UPmcbWTgAU/s1600/myopia%2540nsds_sm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607066149796755682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1lVkO-qhxZP2oVcno7K6-IwhATlOtb79RWGYvgax2RFUBvDUYxeY3RCkGE9YduSniCl3JmZsamrE6nlTO5jKSS0hlNr1hul36aBg6nQtjZhxyvZfdQcTa0_0FNjoIwpODP6UPmcbWTgAU/s800/myopia%2540nsds_sm.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />I have to say, the men were dressed to impress as well, especially Brian Hogan of the <a href="http://www.myopiahunt.com/">Myopia Hunt Club</a> who was a special guest in The Gentleman’s Quarters designed by Marlene Pippins for <a href="http://www.landryandarcari.com/index.php">Landry & Acari</a>. </span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx4iw2sKVWxbrCmq79gfzDrNAA1YojA51W8K9rpjUAcloDWmkPseiQwWvXZS3VgamunVd5FwRVODw9-8C4lSZ7YZkZG8ySIffLs4W5XIf0mvLdPFEipYmti5e6xyBEojm-ml5LTV6SJRdJ/s1600/lamb%2540acarirugNSDS_sm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607066145442995122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx4iw2sKVWxbrCmq79gfzDrNAA1YojA51W8K9rpjUAcloDWmkPseiQwWvXZS3VgamunVd5FwRVODw9-8C4lSZ7YZkZG8ySIffLs4W5XIf0mvLdPFEipYmti5e6xyBEojm-ml5LTV6SJRdJ/s800/lamb%2540acarirugNSDS_sm.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />I couldn’t resist including a snapshot of this cute wooly little fellow from the Landry & Acari space! My vignette also includes a little lamb in honor of the 18 sheep that used to live on the small farm that is now the Blacker backyard (just 20 minutes from Wenham). If you make it to the Wenham Museum, you are likely to pass a lot of elegantly rural open spaces on your travels. It is such a beautiful town, and is still home to many horses and farm properties.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDIkk7kmBR2E_CnLgDTmnjwvWsN_-M05ArAHIl5uiHkRbk8tjnPFZNBecaEooH6jkBhxmduI6KMLIJgN128f-n76xCXT9pP_Xf0X2gc35PU9WQ40YVlSvI0P3ErD1fqtYSZAzRgNgFEOCv/s1600/elisabethcarpenter%2540nsds_sm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607066138560394226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDIkk7kmBR2E_CnLgDTmnjwvWsN_-M05ArAHIl5uiHkRbk8tjnPFZNBecaEooH6jkBhxmduI6KMLIJgN128f-n76xCXT9pP_Xf0X2gc35PU9WQ40YVlSvI0P3ErD1fqtYSZAzRgNgFEOCv/s800/elisabethcarpenter%2540nsds_sm.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 450px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Wenham resident Elisabeth Carpenter was on hand to answer questions about the made-to-order modern pieces designed by her husband Sebastian of <a href="http://scdfurniture.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sebastian Carpenter Design</span></a>. SCD is also showing at the <a href="http://www.icff.com/exhibitor/sebastian-carpenter-design-llc">International Contemporary Furniture Fair</a> this week, so if you are in New York for the show stop by booth 2076 to see more. SCD was also seen in <a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef2-april.may2011">New England Finery Magazine</a> (are you starting to see a trend here ; )</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB13rHGRYLPOe8jrIQEYjdbS3ozj3s-vV73IgYxX3K1S8qsLwLYr4lgGzDMdW0l4y5SNTJ0Pqlc1FYIWgv-_g0pYY_4TGPU5gEfPNqXuSfY0KzvVCG8CvubnT2l8GqCbwuxExSzGAy2Ayw/s1600/honey%2540nsds11_sm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607065936656342786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB13rHGRYLPOe8jrIQEYjdbS3ozj3s-vV73IgYxX3K1S8qsLwLYr4lgGzDMdW0l4y5SNTJ0Pqlc1FYIWgv-_g0pYY_4TGPU5gEfPNqXuSfY0KzvVCG8CvubnT2l8GqCbwuxExSzGAy2Ayw/s800/honey%2540nsds11_sm.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">The lovely <a href="http://lwcinteriors.com/">Honey Collins</a> entertaining in her warm and inviting space.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Custom wall panels are by <a href="http://www.zoe-design.com/intro.html">Zoe Design</a>.</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">By the end of the night, we were finally able to kick off our shoes and relax. It takes a lot of planning and teamwork to put together a design show, but it is always well worth the effort. </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Along with supporting the mission of the Wenham Museum which provides educational exhibitions and enrichment programs to over 35,000 visitors a year, being a part of the show is a great way to connect with North Shore creatives. There are over a dozen vignettes at this year’s show to see and enjoy up close that feature the combined talents of many local creative businesses.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhPibvRUU8s9-u5vpnzfh2uPwgqiXDZD-b1R5BFNT8jJiTcUCD-mf_2AyfVDj7Z3iOA2ow5yWgERHHjiNXkL-0-iWu6sfAhpWcZN4IJQbY2-Hb8TWlZxepNbQQYNVq_zaYBKHVAPfbrTdZ/s1600/flowersatwenham-sm.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607066852875490274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhPibvRUU8s9-u5vpnzfh2uPwgqiXDZD-b1R5BFNT8jJiTcUCD-mf_2AyfVDj7Z3iOA2ow5yWgERHHjiNXkL-0-iWu6sfAhpWcZN4IJQbY2-Hb8TWlZxepNbQQYNVq_zaYBKHVAPfbrTdZ/s800/flowersatwenham-sm.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Whether you are looking to hire a designer or find a talented artisan for a special project, stop in this week to see for yourself what the North Shore has to offer. The show runs through Saturday, May 22nd and tickets are available at the door. For more information, <a href="http://www.wenhammuseum.org/adults_programs.html#buy">click here</a>. I hope to see you there!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfAjCahtaT44YTN8PawjNCQ5cfKdJ9bPuFZ62VGyI2cEtpzZzbPGCAYtyqfC-nWmUWZAepkRR_CBORPSctwIwRYZYfHA7cEWwFxc_Rlzx3YC5oAxSiWwOxrzFywlvGDMWU-y5qty4eRCh/s1600/sally+%2526+pat-spa_sm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjflUAlXqJXLq_C8eQCk2h_Jrg5VdqDP3an-nLxDcNknmHrL-CVXy_2_pvDtSxcARIW4NW__Ex24s9oLf8AUR3n-7jjmSgI3d9y3y8fNGfTHsELGeicoM7nE9Um6mo0csJhOxYetbdhTvfE/s1600/john-yvonne%2540nsds11_sm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhPibvRUU8s9-u5vpnzfh2uPwgqiXDZD-b1R5BFNT8jJiTcUCD-mf_2AyfVDj7Z3iOA2ow5yWgERHHjiNXkL-0-iWu6sfAhpWcZN4IJQbY2-Hb8TWlZxepNbQQYNVq_zaYBKHVAPfbrTdZ/s1600/flowersatwenham-sm.jpg"><br /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVZgwnGQF9qsZjwNs5GpgtT4_78lRF9M7077najFtTey3Ly6OB9ah076jx8V9RjZA7Dus1os85XVOppY-gRto12NSTHf2qk3K_RfWNzhF2syuZ_c9cE05lhyphenhyphenRQzHb-jn9oWrL-6pXj_Da/s1600/LindsayDiehl-SallyWilson_sm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7E14VVu5fxqAJreHNngRqTUiQLeY2KLFqMZkKpmHs3a8kS6NRmlhcyPmOYSMiB5zpyGvZsa1xQRhVyxkl5MONU2do2gANrSpfnBeZIFCTtT1Fau6gBcR2dMJL0m9cDeGTMjvxMj7WhfFR/s1600/willa+worsfold_sm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a>

Preview Party Snapshots

The Gala Preview Party for the North Shore Design Show at the Wenham Museum took place last Friday night. It was hosted by New England Cabl...

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